Quick Answer

Gelatinous Cube is a rare Creature — Ooze from AFR (AFR) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gelatinous Cube MTG card

Gelatinous Cube

Creature — Ooze

Card Text

Engulf — When this creature enters, exile target non-Ooze creature an opponent controls until this creature leaves the battlefield. Dissolve — {X}{B}: Put target creature card with mana value X exiled with this creature into its owner's graveyard.

Card Stats

4/3 rare CMC: 4.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Olivier Bernard

Market Prices

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$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.21
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gelatinous Cube? Basics

Gelatinous Cube is a Creature — Ooze card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Engulf — When this creature enters, exile target non-Ooze creature an opponent controls until this creature leaves the battlefield. Dissolve — {X}{B}: Put target creature card with mana value X exiled with this creature into its owner's graveyard."

How much mana does Gelatinous Cube cost to cast? Basics

Gelatinous Cube has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Gelatinous Cube's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Gelatinous Cube has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Gelatinous Cube's current oracle text is: "Engulf — When this creature enters, exile target non-Ooze creature an opponent controls until this creature leaves the battlefield. Dissolve — {X}{B}: Put target creature card with mana value X exiled with this creature into its owner's graveyard."

What is the current price of Gelatinous Cube? Pricing

The current market price for Gelatinous Cube is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Gelatinous Cube? Pricing

You can purchase Gelatinous Cube from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Gelatinous Cube normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.32

Is Gelatinous Cube legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gelatinous Cube in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Gelatinous Cube legal in Modern? Legality

Gelatinous Cube is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Gelatinous Cube legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gelatinous Cube is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gelatinous Cube legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gelatinous Cube is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Gelatinous Cube legal in Legacy? Legality

Gelatinous Cube is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Gelatinous Cube legal in Vintage? Legality

Gelatinous Cube is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Gelatinous Cube legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gelatinous Cube in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Gelatinous Cube from? Details

This printing of Gelatinous Cube is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 105.

Gelatinous Cube may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gelatinous Cube's rarity? Details

Gelatinous Cube is a rare card in AFR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Gelatinous Cube? Details

Gelatinous Cube was illustrated by Olivier Bernard.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Gelatinous Cube's power and toughness? Details

Gelatinous Cube is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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